There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Rockhampton by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane ADL - ROK
6h 6m$265–605Bus
- Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
- Take the bus from Albury to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Rockhamptonbus
2d 3h$324–795Train
- Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain Great Southern Rail
- Take the train from Roma Street to Rockhamptontrain Tilt Train / ...
2d 16h$2,396–7,791Drive 2,064.8 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Rockhamptoncar 2,064.8 km
22h 57m$378–546Train, bus
- Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain Great Southern Rail
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Rockhampton George Streetbus Pm16
2d 21h$2,465–5,530
Adelaide to Rockhampton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Rockhampton is to fly which costs $260 - $650 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $260 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from 85 Franklin St and arriving at Rockhampton via Albury, Central Station, King George Square, 1c and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Adelaide to Rockhampton. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Rockhampton via Central station, platform 5 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.
The distance between Adelaide and Rockhampton is 1735 km. The road distance is 2064.8 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Rockhampton without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $320 - $800.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Adelaide to Rockhampton, including transfers.
Adelaide to Rockhampton bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from 85 Franklin St station.
Adelaide to Rockhampton train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern, depart from Adelaide station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $260 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $800 and takes 2 days 3h, you could also train, which costs $2,400 - $8,000 and takes 2 days 16h.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Rockhampton (ROK) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to Rockhampton via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 2d 3h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,200
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Rockhampton via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,300
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Rockhampton via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–470
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Rockhampton via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–470
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Rockhampton via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–470
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 7h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2,365–5,390
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Gold
- $2,365
- Gold Premium
- $3,390
- Platinum
- $5,390
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–2,324
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–250
- AChoice
- $30–150
- Gold Class
- $1,856
- Heritage Class
- $2,324
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–65
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Albury to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Albury to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Albury to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $95–150
- Flexible
- $110–180
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $160–240
- Flexible
- $200–310
Bus from Brisbane to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–190
- Flexible
- $150–240
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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Adelaide to Rockhampton bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Albury Station/Hume Hwy.
Rockhampton is 30 min behind Adelaide. It is currently 7:00 AM in Adelaide and 6:30 AM in Rockhampton.
Adelaide to Rockhampton train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern, arrive at Brisbane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Rockhampton is 2065 km. It takes approximately 22h 57m to drive from Adelaide to Rockhampton.
There are 84+ hotels available in Rockhampton.